By Nora Heston Tarte
Almond brittle is a timeless holiday tradition, with recipes passed from grandmother to granddaughter. And while the sweet treat is definitely worth the sweat that goes into making it, it’s so much easier to pick it up at the store. Don’t trade that fresh homemade taste for a little convenience though; Alison’s Almond Brittle doles out a variety of flavors all derived from her great-great grandmother’s 44-year-old recipe. The best part is it’s made fresh daily.
In addition to a classic, crunchy almond brittle (available traditional or sugar-free by substituting blue agave and Splenda for light corn syrup and sugar), there are many other nut brittles on the menu. And if the sweet shop doesn’t carry the brittle you’re craving, they’ll whip it up at no additional charge. Perhaps most intriguing however are the spicy variations made with three different fire-roasted chilies, jalapeno, habanero, and Serrano, that offer a chili pepper flavor from start to finish with a decent bite at the end. Ask about holiday gift options that pair wines and stuffed bears in holiday-themed wrapping!
Indulge At:
Alison’s Almond Brittle
133 3rd St., Unit B, Ripon
(209) 408-6035
AlisonsAlmondBrittle.com